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Volunteers join police in search for missing jetskier in Cook Strait
The man disappeared while trying to cross the strait on a jetski.

Govt looks to narrow list of shipbuilders to strike a deal on new ferries
The future of Interislander's Cook Strait ships hangs in the balance.

‘A piece of nothing’: A high-country family’s ambitious farm succession plan
Susan and Willie MacDonald weren't the chosen ones – but their children might be.

‘More isolated than ever’: School’s struggle as it awaits $650k jetty
Construction of a new Waitaria Bay jetty will start mid-2025.

Watch: Family of orcas delight with 'amazing show'
A woman fishing said orcas swimming in formation was the perfect start to the year.

Ferry disruptions ease as weather system shifts northerly
Magician Nigel Kennedy: 'Never seen a summer like this for bad weather' on ferries.

'People were vomiting': Passengers make it across Cook Strait on 'very rough' sailing
High winds and swells have battered Cook Strait over the weekend.

Ferry chaos: Interislander cancels sailings, warns of disruption for 'next few days'
Ferry passengers face further disruptions today.

Severe thunderstorm warning issued, torrential rain possible
Lightning, heavy rain and hail are possible across much of the country.

All the road closures that could impact your summer road trip
With lots going on around New Zealand, it's important to plan your travel route carefully.

Dad disabled car to stop son's 'illegal' driving, sparking costly repair dispute
The vehicle was damaged while later being towed and an $11k claim by the owner followed.

Man charged with kidnapping baby after armed standoff with police
Police described it as a family harm incident.

Spate of crashes leave one dead, several injured and part of SH1 closed
Seven people have died in road crashes around the country since Wednesday.

'Oh that's not good': Strong 5.1 earthquake rattles Wellington
The quake struck near Seddon about 5.39pm.

Son revealed as murder-accused of woman found dead in her home
Jennifer Sheehan's family were left 'shocked and utterly lost for words' after her death.

Marlborough resident dies after falling into coal fire
Emergency services were called to the scene around 3.45pm.

Stranger danger alert: Schoolboy approached by couple in white van with tinted windows
Police want to find the 'suspicious' couple, ask Marlborough residents for help.

Beat the Heat: Best swimming spots in each region
From Northland to Canterbury, here are the best spots to cool off in.

Five travel must-dos in NZ and Australia for December and 2025
Doorstep travel has never been better.

The rise of a regional lifeline: The little Kiwi airline that went from six staff to 85
How a regional airline built its business into a critical lifeline.

'Shocked and utterly lost for words': Family of Blenheim homicide victim reeling
Jennifer Sheehan was found dead at a property in Blenheim on Monday morning.